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Class of Drug Linked to Surge in Opioid-Related Deaths

People with chronic pain often are prescribed benzodiazepines to treat anxiety, panic attacks, and...

RNA Communicates With Oral Bacteria

Cellular messengers in saliva may be able to regulate the growth of oral bacteria...

Report Recommends Strategies for Integrating Oral and Primary Healthcare

In practice, policy, and education, oral healthcare and primary healthcare traditionally have been considered...

Nanodiamonds Stop Infection to Aid Root Canal Recovery

Nanodiamonds may be used to protect disinfected root canals after the nerve and pulp...

ACP Launches Digital Dentistry Curriculum with Partner Schools

The American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) has selected 5 dental schools to pilot its...

UCLA to Lead Pediatric Preventive Care Expansion Program

The University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) will lead a pilot program to...

Children With Sleep Apnea Show Reduced Gray Matter

Children between the ages of 7 and 11 years with moderate or severe obstructive...

Targeting Cancer Stem Cells Improves Treatment and Prevents Metastasis

Targeting cancer stem cells may be a more effective way to overcome cancer resistance...

Sugary Beverages Continue to Dominate American Diets

Despite efforts to improve awareness of healthier options, adults and children alike continue to...

UCLA Outlines Strategies for Closing the Oral Healthcare Gap

Despite efforts to increase dental visits at federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), only 21%...